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The Norwegian government suggests that Norway by 2030 reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 per cent compared to the 1990 level. The EU is leading the way in the efforts to combat anthropogenic climate change. The Norwegian government aims for Norway to join the EU 2030 framework for climate policies in order for Norway and the EU to jointly fulfil their climate targets.

Minister of Local Government and Modernisation is responsible for housing policy, the Planning and Building Act, local government finances and local administration, ICT Policy and Public Sector Reform, rural and regional policy, the conduct of elections, government employer policy, Sami and minority affairs and national mapping and geodata policy.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for Norwegian foreign policy, the promotion of Norway’s interests internationally and the foreign service, which includes more than 100 embassies, permanent missions and delegations, and consulates general.

The Minister of Culture is responsible for matters relating to culture, church affairs, media, sport, gaming and lotteries. The Minister also coordinates government policy towards the voluntary sector.

The Fisheries Minister is responsible for fisheries and aquaculture management, seafood safety, fish health and welfare, framework conditions for the seafood trade and market access for Norwegian seafood.

As Minister of Education and Research, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen (Conservative Party) is responsible for implementing the government’s policies on the primary, secondary, tertiary vocational and higher education sectors, as well as on kindergartens and cultural schools. He is also responsible for government policy on research.